Salary Breakdown
Customs Brokers
Average
$72,290
ANNUAL
$34.76
HOURLY
Entry Level
$38,140
ANNUAL
$18.34
HOURLY
Mid Level
$63,460
ANNUAL
$30.51
HOURLY
Expert Level
$117,450
ANNUAL
$56.46
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Customs Brokers
5,140
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Customs Brokers
Supporting Programs
Customs Brokers
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Top Expected Tasks
Customs Brokers
01
Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.
02
Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
03
Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.
04
Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.
05
Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents.
06
Classify goods according to tariff coding system.
07
Stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues.
08
Sign documents on behalf of clients, using powers of attorney.
09
Advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.
10
Post bonds for the products being imported or assist clients in obtaining bonds.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Customs Brokers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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